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Urinary catheter

a catheter and urination technology, applied in catheters, non-surgical orthopedic devices, medical science, etc., can solve the problems of limiting the mobility of the patient and the type of clothing worn by the patient to clothes that sufficiently cover the bag, not providing the patient with control over urination, and the patient's ability to mov

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-04
DIKEMAN W CARY +2
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[0007] In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a urinary catheter is provided comprising an elongated tube formed of a flexible material. A proximal end of the tube is formed by the flexible material and includes an opening placing an exterior of the elongated tube in fluid communication with an interior fluid passage of the elongated tube, where the proximal end def...

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Although the provision of a bag in the catheter system permits mobility of the patient while wearing the catheter, such bags are typically attached to the leg of the patient, limiting his mobility and the type of clothing worn by the patient to clothes that sufficiently cover the bag.
Further, catheter systems incorporating bags do not provide a patient with the ability to selectively control the urinary discharge function, and thus do not provide the patient with control over urination in a manner which emulates a normal physiological urination process.

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[0025] Referring initially to FIG. 1, the urinary catheter 10 illustrating an embodiment of the present invention comprises a catheter body 12 defined by an elongated tube formed of a flexible material and including a proximal end portion 14 and a distal end portion 16. The material forming the catheter body 12 comprises an elastomeric material, such as is known in the art for catheter constructions. An actuated element comprising an expandable balloon 18 is located on the catheter body 12 adjacent the proximal end portion 14 for retaining the catheter within a patient's bladder. This actuated element may be formed as in a conventional Foley catheter with an elastic wall 20 (FIG. 2) defining the expandable balloon 18.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 2, the catheter body 12 is formed with a central, first lumen or passage 22 extending from a location adjacent the distal end portion 16 substantially the length of the catheter body 12. The first passage 22 terminates at the proximal end porti...

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Abstract

A urinary catheter including an elongated tube formed of a flexible material. A proximal end of the tube includes an opening placing an exterior of the elongated tube in fluid communication with an interior fluid passage of the elongated tube, where the proximal end defines an inlet end of the elongated tube. A distal end of the tube is formed by the flexible material, and a socket is located within the distal end of the flexible material and defines a fluid outlet for the elongated tube. A valve having a fluid passage therethrough is connected to the socket and includes a movable closure member displaceable to control fluid flow from the elongated tube. The valve is removable from the socket to permit a flushing syringe to be connected in engagement with the socket.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to urinary catheters and, more particularly, to a Foley-type urinary catheter provided with a valve connection end for interchangeably receiving a detachable valve and a flushing syringe or a beside urinary collection bag. [0003] 2. Description of Prior Art [0004] The Foley-type catheter has been widely used for many years as part of urinary collection systems and comprises a flow conduit for extending through a patient's urethra, an inflatable balloon located on one end of the flow conduit for positioning and retention in a patient's bladder, and a urine collection bag attached to an extracorporal end of the flow conduit. The Foley-catheter with a drainage bag provides a passive urine collection system which may be used for an extended time, and may comprise a bedside urine collection bag or, for a mobile person, may comprise a drainage bag strapped or otherwise retained to t...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M27/00
CPCA61M25/0017A61M25/04
Inventor DIKEMAN, W. CARYATKINSON, GORDON EDGARYADVEN, MITCHELL WADE
Owner DIKEMAN W CARY
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